Cottage Berry Crunch

Sometimes I just want something sweet, quick, and satisfying without wrecking my goals. This is why I love my Cottage Berry Crunch! It tastes like a mini blueberry cheesecake, but it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

High in protein, balanced with carbs, and ready in just a few minutes, it’s the kind of snack you can enjoy before a workout, after the gym, or anytime cravings hit.

Cottage cheese is really the star of this recipe. At about 15 grams of protein, it gives you a solid hit of muscle-repair fuel and helps keep you full. Because it’s casein-based, it digests more slowly, which means it keeps you satisfied longer compared to something like whey protein.

You’re also getting calcium in the mix, which is a nice bonus for bone health.

The blueberries pull double duty here. They bring that natural sweetness and fiber that helps keep blood sugar steady, but they’re also packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.

That’s huge for recovery, immunity, and just making sure your body’s running well. Plus, frozen berries are affordable and easy to keep on hand year-round.

The graham cracker gives crunch for texture to make it feel like a treat, but it's also a quick source of carbs. That little bump of carbs actually makes this a great pre-workout snack because it pairs with the protein to give you both energy and muscle support.

Lastly, the sweetener is optional, but I like it because it makes the cottage cheese taste more dessert-like without adding sugar. You get that cheesecake vibe for under 200 calories, which feels like a win.

All together, this recipe balances protein, carbs, and just enough fat to keep it satisfying. It’s light enough to eat before a workout, but also filling enough to keep late-night cravings in check.

If you’re lactose intolerant, you can still make this recipe work. A lot of brands now sell lactose-free cottage cheese and it tastes just the same. Good Culture and Lactaid are two that are pretty easy to find in most grocery stores. Another option is using a dairy-free swap, like almond-based or coconut-based yogurt, though the protein will usually be lower than with cottage cheese.

If your body is okay with small amounts of dairy, sometimes people can handle cottage cheese better than milk because it’s lower in lactose. But if you know it doesn’t sit well with you, go for the lactose-free version so you still get the protein without the stomach issues.

Cottage Berry Crunch

A simple, high-protein treat that feels like dessert but fits your goals and lifestyle! Perfect as a snack, a pre-workout boost, or a way to soothe sweet cravings without the crash.

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Cuisine: american

Keyword: <5 minutes, high protein snack, pre-workout snack

Servings: 1

Calories: 198kcal

Cost: $1.50–$1.75 (varies by brand)

Ingredients

• 145g cottage cheese (2%) Brand: Knudsen
• 50g frozen blueberries
• 1 graham cracker sheet (15g) brand: Crav'n cinnamon

Notes

 

1. Mix cottage cheese with your sweetener until smooth.
2. Stir in frozen blueberries.
3. Sprinkle crumbled graham cracker on top for crunch.
4. Grab a spoon & enjoy!

 

I’d love to know what you think if you try this one out! Did you add your own twist? Maybe a different fruit or topping? Drop a comment below and let me know how you liked it. Your feedback not only helps me, but it also gives other readers new ideas to try!